RVO Webinar on EKOO Subsidy for Sustainable Energy Innovation

2025-03-11 green

Netherlands, Tuesday, 11 March 2025.
The RVO is hosting a webinar to provide details on the EKOO subsidy program, which aids companies in developing solutions for sustainable energy to meet climate goals in the Netherlands.

Webinar Details and Target Audience

The online webinar, scheduled ahead of the March 26, 2025 deadline, aims to guide businesses and research organizations through the intricacies of the EKOO (Energy & Climate Research and Development) electricity subsidy program [1]. The event is specifically designed for companies and research institutions collaborating on research and development projects in renewable energy generation, offering them an opportunity to understand the subsidy application process and requirements [2].

Substantial Funding Opportunities

The EKOO program represents a significant financial opportunity for innovative enterprises, with subsidy amounts ranging from €25,000 to €500,000 per project [7]. Organizations working in consortiums can receive up to 60% of their project costs in subsidies [7]. This initiative is part of a broader €130 million annual investment by the Topsector Energie in energy innovation projects [6].

Success Story: The Perovision Project

A notable example of EKOO’s impact is the recently launched Perovision Project, a collaboration between Kalpana Systems, HyETSolar, and TNO [4]. This innovative initiative, running from February 2025 to January 2027, focuses on advancing perovskite solar cell technology using spatial atomic layer deposition. The project exemplifies the type of groundbreaking sustainable energy solutions that EKOO aims to support [4][5].

Application Process and Timeline

The formal application window for EKOO subsidies opens on April 1, 2025, and closes on May 6, 2025 [7]. The program specifically targets projects with Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) between 3 and 5, focusing on concept development and early prototyping stages [7]. Prospective applicants are encouraged to attend the webinar to understand the evaluation criteria and maximize their chances of successful application [1].

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